Margherita Recipe
House tomato sauce, Mozzarella, basil, Romano cheese, extra virgin olive oil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 2
Roll Out the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape.
- 3
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the house tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the tomato sauce.
- 5
Add Romano Cheese
Sprinkle the grated Romano cheese over the mozzarella layer.
- 6
Add Basil
Tear and scatter the fresh basil leaves over the cheese.
- 7
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the top of the pizza.
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Slice and Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve hot.
